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socalTECH
APRIL 8, 2014
Los Angeles-based Karmacoin has rolled out a new, virtual currency, and a service to let users "tip" and reward other users using Twitter. karmacoin bitcoin virtual currency rewards tipping' Karmacoin explained that it is a digital currency like Bitcoin, with a specific aim at the "good economy". READ MORE>>.
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Tags: Social Media social networking technology Twitter.
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AUGUST 10, 2009
Tags: Social Media social networking Twitter.
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socalTECH
JUNE 15, 2010
ReachLocal said that Bizzy will allow users to connect with local businesses, receive exclusive offers, invitations to events, tips, and news from their favorite businesses. Bizzy allows local businesses to create their own social networking "feed", and also connect with their customers via email, Twitter, and Facebook.
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AUGUST 10, 2009
Tags: Social Media social networking Twitter.
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socalTECH
JUNE 21, 2012
A new, Los Angeles startup, Stockr , is looking to connect the world of social networking with stock tips and trades, and recently has emerged in a private beta. The firm, headed by Vinny Jindal, provides a filtered stream of stock tips and disussions--tied into stock charts and quotes.
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TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Grindr, one of the world’s largest dating and social networking apps for gay, bi, trans, and queer people, has fixed a security vulnerability that allowed anyone to hijack and take control of any user’s account using only their email address. users, including their private messages and HIV status.
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Eric Greenspan
MAY 25, 2010
For one, we built a following by using Facebook and Twitter and other social networking sites. We post content from our show on blogs including show notes and tips and tricks. Jeremy demos various new programs and websites and shows all kinds of tips and tricks, DIY and other cool stuff. This show can be found at [link].
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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 10, 2011
In reality, it doesn’t matter whether you are preparing an online profile for your favorite social network, or a written resume (Curriculum Vitae) in the old-fashioned sense, you need to make certain that it helps your case rather than hurts it. Here are some tips on how to make yours stand out above the crowd: Focus on results.
SoCal CTO
MAY 4, 2010
. - Redeye VC , April 13, 2010 Startup Development - SoCal CTO , April 23, 2010 Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering?
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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. The Page serves as a space where small business owners can access educational resources, read success stories from other business owners, engage with peers, and find tips to help businesses run more efficiently. Create intellectual property.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 5, 2020
With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. Your online social networks enable you to build your reputation, connect with people who have interests similar to yours, find educational opportunities, and put you in touch with people who can help your startup.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 29, 2013
That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Don’t skip all business social settings. Face time is critical, even with the current rage on social networks, phone texting, and email. It should end by asking for something, to start the relationship.
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Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 5, 2010
Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Use the tips outlined above during the first three months to get in the game, and count on much more time and money if you intend to stand out. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.
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socalTECH
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
According to Wave, it has launched a new, mulkti-channel virtual entertainment platform, specifically allowing artists to perform live for fans in online games, social networks, live-streaming channels, or entertainment networks. Image: one of the virtual concerts enabled by Wave's technology.) READ MORE>>.
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MAY 14, 2009
Gaming online communities, social networking, and mobile are increasing in popularity. Mobile games to play on your cell, iPhone, PDA. Mobile games to play on your cell, iPhone, PDA. See [link] (more).
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 17, 2022
With today’s pervasive Internet and social networks, people can see how you act outside of work, as well as inside. Focus on always sitting up straight, making eye contact, keeping arms uncrossed, offer a firm handshake, and avoid talking with your hands excessively. Manage your whole image, both private and public.
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Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 19, 2010
I’m writing this post as part of my series with Advice on Raising Venture Capital but will file it under Sales Tips as well since it applies equally to both scenarios. Here are some tips to keep in mind for the big day. tip: write it down when asked / parked). Congratulations. What could go wrong? A lot, actually.
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TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 19, 2020
Ever since WeChat rolled out its content publishing function — a Facebook Page equivalent named the Official Account — back in 2012, articles posted through the social networking platform have been free to read. Unlike tipping, the new paywall feature entitles Apple to its standard 30% cut of in-app transactions.
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. People judge you and your company in the first few seconds.
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Don’t skip all business social settings. Face time is critical, even with the current rage on social networks, phone texting, and email. It should end by asking for something, to start the relationship.
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Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 25, 2019
Reserve some time each day for your favorite blogs and influencers, follow up with social networking and expand your personal contacts offline. The Internet is better than the Library of Congress or any university, since it changes daily to keep up with reality and is interactive. Find a business mentor, as well as a friend.
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InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
In contrast, social networking sites drove a record number of clicks, up 20% over the prior year. Clearly there is a shift occurring in users'' behavior, as social networks continue to hone their product discovery and purchase capabilities. Google is great at search, yet their G+ social network wasn’t the most successful.
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Tech Zulu Event
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
PT as they kick off the new weekly tech law show "TechZulu Law" with a discussion with IP attorney Denise Grayson, who portrays the attorney of Eduardo Saverin in the film about the early days of Facebook, "The Social Network.". Tech Law Tip of the Week: explanation of a frequently-asked IP law question for tech companies.
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APRIL 4, 2015
I agree with my friend Lon Safko, and his classic book “ The Social Media Bible ,” which asserts your team can be successful at social without the cost of an expensive expert or agency, by following these five basic steps: Start with the dominant players. Top social networks are Facebook (1.2 billion users).
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Frank Addante
OCTOBER 24, 2012
Tips: Trust it. Tips: Use for both business and personal. Tips: Use the three color codes to set priorities. Tips: Download the mobile app and put it on your home screen. HootSuite (Social Networking): Application to consolidate all of your social networking into one place (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Yammer, etc.).
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 8, 2012
That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Don’t skip all business social settings. Face time is critical, even with the current rage on social networks, phone texting, and email. It should end by asking for something, to start the relationship.
97 Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2010
Here are some tips which will signal traction to investors, as well as your team: Document your business plan. If your business is a new job site for boomers, you need to establish yourself as the expert on this subject in the press, on social networks, and join related organizations. Become a visible expert.
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JUNE 13, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009 -- Three Brands Speak Out on the Effectiveness of Social Media. You've heard the buzz: it's all about social media. Twitter, Facebook, bookmarking, LinkedIn, social networks, microblogs and video. CommNexus Marketing SIG. See [link] (more).
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DECEMBER 7, 2009
Business Etiquette Tips for dealing with VCs and Corporates at Conferences. Thanks for the tip – we’re now actively engaged in discussion.&#. If you can’t figure out how to get access to somebody in the era of social networking then you’re likely not going to be a successful entrepreneur.
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Tech Coast Venture Network
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
While social media offers a continuous interaction with your followers, email marketing is a tool to provide a steady flow of information received directly by your connections. Manal Richa Founder of The MarCom Network - www.MarComNetwork.com CEO of BreakThrough Networking, Inc. www.BreakThroughNetworking.org.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 24, 2022
As I’ve said before, everyone talks about innovation, but the majority of new business plans I see still reflect linear thinking – one more social network with more features, another smartphone app for marketing, or one more platform for faster e-commerce. They go about tipping the heart first, assuming the mind will follow.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 14, 2014
What we all need is a digital tool that can extract data from business cards, as well as sync it with your cell phone, your email, and the social networks you use. That doesn’t address social networks and other lists you may have. Social networks have added additional layer of complexity to this challenge.
92 SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
It tips you off that the person doesn't quite get the nuance. Some sites to check out: CoFounderNetwork.com PartnerUp.com Namesake.com - more of a social network, but still a good way to network TechCofounder.com Foundrs.com Startuplinkup.com Cofoundrs.com You can lookup also on this Google spreadsheet: https://spreadsheets.google.com/.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 3, 2013
In reality, it doesn’t matter whether you are preparing an online profile for your favorite social network, or a written resume (Curriculum Vitae) in the old-fashioned sense, you need to make certain that it helps your case rather than hurts it. Here are some tips on how to make yours stand out above the crowd: Focus on results.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 22, 2010
Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it requires at least 100M users and $50M investment. This is how you will make money, who pays you, and gross margins. In this section, you need to be passionate about revenue, profit, and volume growth. There are two problems with this assertion.
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JULY 29, 2010
I also gave some tips on how to politely but successful stall the VC pressure to sign your term sheet quickly. In the era of social networking if you can’t figure out how to get intro’d to me you probably aren’t cut out to be an entrepreneur. Tough, but true.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 19, 2015
As I’ve said before, everyone talks about innovation, but the majority of new business plans I see still reflect linear thinking – one more social network with more features, another smartphone app for marketing, or one more platform for faster e-commerce. They go about tipping the heart first, assuming the mind will follow.
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
As I’ve said before, everyone talks about innovation, but the majority of new business plans I see still reflect linear thinking – one more social network with more features, another smartphone app for marketing, or one more platform for faster e-commerce. They go about tipping the heart first, assuming the mind will follow.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 9, 2017
If you are selling to consumers, especially younger ones, your business won’t survive without an effective social media presence. For some customers and many investors, a heavy focus on social networks and viral marketing may be a negative, rather than a positive. Attracting key stakeholders requires sensitivity.
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Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 4, 2011
How many social networks, picture sharing sites, new aggregators or blogs can we really spend time on? If you have any good tips for others feel free to leave them in the comments section. Everybody thinks if I build this cool app people will come and use it. Sure, but will they still be using it in a year? In 6 months?
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SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
It tips you off that the person doesn't quite get the nuance. Some sites to check out: CoFounderNetwork.com PartnerUp.com Namesake.com - more of a social network, but still a good way to network TechCofounder.com Foundrs.com Startuplinkup.com Cofoundrs.com You can lookup also on this Google spreadsheet: https://spreadsheets.google.com/.
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Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 11, 2021
In reality, it doesn’t matter whether you are preparing an online profile for your favorite social network, or a written resume (Curriculum Vitae) in the old-fashioned sense, you need to make certain that it helps your case rather than hurts it. If it’s an executive position, highlight your results in that context.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
The same messaging rules that apply to classic public relations and branding apply to social media. Give them something they can use – tips, incentives, new ideas, fun, and inspiration. Allowing your social media efforts to stagnate. Lead generation continues to be the biggest benefit of social networking for U.S.
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